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Kudos to Alyson Richman, Author of “The Missing Pages” for a spirited, bewitching, captivating and memorable novel. I have read all of Alyson Richman’s books, and I love everything about “The Missing Pages”, and I highly recommend this magical novel to everyone. The Genres for this novel are : Historical Fiction, Paranormal Adult Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women’s Friendship Fiction,Ghost Fiction, Suspense, Mystery and Romance. Alyson Richman is both a master writer and storyteller, and vividly describes the scenery, plot, dramatic, complex and complicated characters. I admire the amount of research the author has done. The story begins around 1912, when Harry Widener ,an obsessed book collector boards the Titanic. In his coat pocket is a valuable priceless book that he has purchased from a book dealer in London. Harry is always researching and looking for prized books. Unfortunately, there is the tragedy of the Titanic sinking, and Harry dies. His mother survives and dedicates a library honoring her son’s memory in Harvard.
Decades later, Violet Hutchins, a student becomes a page in the Widener Library. Violet has just experienced a loss, but finds a sense of purpose in the library. Mysterious events occur, and Violet starts to wonder if the “GHOST” of Harry Widener is trying to communicate something to her. There is also someone who is damaging and slicing books.
I love the paranormal feel, and humor that are in this story. The author discusses the importance of books, legacy, family, friends, secrets truth, love and hope. The author leaves us feeling that “Books are Eternal”, and I feel that books provide entertainment, information, adventure, distraction, escape, enjoyment and so much more! This is one book that I highly recommend that you read!
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